The UK government today announced that they will be improving the immigration visa system to attract the “brightest and best” to work, do business and invest in the UK.

New operations will include:

launching the “GREAT Club”, which is an invitation-only service providing a tailored service for what in the initial stages will be the 100 top business executives that have strong links to the UK and have a need for immigration services from UK Visas and Immigration (the Home Office).

The Great Club will be piloted for 12 months beginning next year and will be free to use for the 100 businessmen and women who will have dedicated caseworkers.

They will also be expanding the priority (3 to 5 day) visa service and same-day visa service from 67 countries to 90 countries.

Current countries include:
Bahrain Oman
Bangladesh Pakistan
China Philippines
Ethiopia Qatar
Ghana Republic of Korea
India Russia
Indonesia Saudi Arabia
Japan Singapore
Kazakhstan South Africa
Kenya Sri Lanka
Kuwait Taiwan
Malawi Thailand
Malaysia UAE
Mozambique Uganda
Namibia Ukraine
Nepal Vietnam
Nigeria Zimbabwe

Finally, the Home Office are introducing a VIP mobile visa service to India and piloting a passport pass back service in southern India.

More details will be following. But if you are interested in using the Home Office’s premium services for your UK immigration applications, contact us to arrange a call back and we will ensure you receive premium services at every level.